NEW TEST VIDEO. The Galeon 500 Fly displays eye-catching styling and the latest in advanced features including see-through fold-down balconies, but belowdecks, she’s all business with easy-access twin 725-hp D11s. Best cruise was at 2000 rpm and 27.2 mph for a range of around 214 NM.
FEATURES VIDEO. The Antares 8 is a relatively affordable way to enjoy the pleasures of boat ownership in a compact, trailerable package. Sometimes called a "Pocket Cruiser" because of her 26'5" (8.05 m) LOA, she has a cuddy cabin that can overnight two.
PERFORMANCE VIDEO. The 457 CCS is fast, sea-kindly and spacious, welcoming island hopping as part of a fishing/diving/exploring weekend. She gets there fast with triple 600-hp Mercurys — WOT was 60.8 in our test runs. She also serves as an entertaining platform with a buffet and lounge areas aft.
SOVEREIGN BOAT CLUB. Sovereign Boat Club’s Regal 33 SAV in Tierra Verde, St Petersburg, FL now has a few memberships available. The cabin is air conditioned and has a full head with shower, while the cockpit has a wet bar with grill and seating for 12. For more information, go to www.sovereignboatclub.com.
BOATING BASICS. If your boat seems to lack in performance, tweaking the propellers could deliver a major improvement. Here are some reminders from Sean Horsfall of Len’s Cove Marina.
BOAT HANDLING TIPS. Getting away from a dock with a strong wind or current holding you in is a bit tricky. Here’s how to use spring lines to do it smoothly, from the experts at Grady-White.
As the Boomershine family continues their Great Loop adventure aboard an Ocean Alexander 56, the kids learn to carefully pet rays and dad continues to learn the intricacies of the yacht’s breaker system.
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